Liriomyza sativae found in Oman
Liriomyza sativae (EPPO A1 quarantine pest) has been collected from lucerne in Oman on 1990-10-26. The species was subsequently shown, according to the author, to be established in the southern Arabian peninsula. This record presents the first report of L. sativae in Asia.
Sources
Deeming, J.C. (1992) Liriomyza sativae established in the Old World.
Tropical Pest Management 38, 218-219.